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If your monitor hurts your eyes, a problem sometimes referred to as computer vision syndrome, there isn’t just one thing that could be the culprit. Instead, there are a host of problems that could be affecting your eyes. A few simple steps can provide clues as to whether or not your monitor is damaging your eyes. They can also suggest some other possible causes, basic fixes, and what to look for in your next monitor. This is not medical advice and you should absolutely talk to your eye doctor about any and all issues. 

Is your monitor causing eye pain?

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  1. Most people prefer higher resolution imagery for the sharper details and clearer picture, but is there anything more to it than that? According to the science, the results are pretty inconclusive:
  2. One 2022 report from the Review of Optometry suggests higher resolution screens might reduce digital eye fatigue as they reduce accommodative lag (the time it takes for your eye to focus on an object that’s closer than the one previously looked at).
  3. A 2016 study comparing a 4K curved TV to an FHD TV led the researchers to conclude that 4K resolutions (on TVs!) might be worse for people with some relatively rare eye movement patterns.

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